The Oamaru Mail

Friday - 10th July, 2026
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Northern option preferred

Waitaki District councillors have picked South Canterbury as their preferred option for amalgamation. The unanimous vote this week potentially paves the way for a new unitary authority made up of Timaru, Waimate, Mackenzie and Waitaki district...

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Friday - 3rd July, 2026
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Fundraiser ‘phenomenal’

Hato Hone St John was lighting the way to its new $6 million ambulance station with a fundraising event in Oamaru last week. A bike and a pennyfarthing were set up in Harbour St and a light was attached to each. Participants had to pedal continuously...

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Friday - 26th June, 2026
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Rates rise trimmed to 17%

Waitaki’s rates hike has been pared back to 17% as protest action takes place across the district. Waitaki district councillors this week revoked a previously agreed 22% rates rise following a move by Mayor Mel Tavendale amid mounting pressure. A...

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Friday - 19th June, 2026
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Friday - 12th June, 2026
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Friday - 5th June, 2026
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Friday - 29th May, 2026
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Friday - 22nd May, 2026
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Friday - 15th May, 2026
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